CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Ballfields on a Budget: Practices and Products to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck Room: 202CD Speaker: Gregg Munshaw, Ph. D.; Track: SUST / BMP This presentation will focus on the practices that are critical for healthy turfgrass and other practices that may be reduced based on labor and budget.
Indoor Turf Management: What We Have Learned Preparing for FWC26 Room: 203AB Speaker: John Sorochan, Ph. D.; Track: RT
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Discussion will focus on the research being done at the University of Tennessee to grow grass in five domed stadiums for the 2026 World Cup.
Managing and Leading Young Workers and Dealing with Turnover Room: 204AB Speaker: Colin Boak; Track: PD / CD Tools and tricks used to relate and get the most out of your younger age crew.
3:30 – 4:30 p. m.
Clean Air, Healthy Fields: Leveraging Science to Support Natural Turf Room: 203C Speakers: Cindy Code; Scott Bills, CSFM; Track: RT An overview of the Clean Air Calculator( CAC)— a science-based tool developed by Project EverGreen.
Fraise Mowing Strategies: Improving Recovery and Field Performance Room: 201BC Speakers: Jada Powlen, Ph. D.; Ray McCauley, Ph. D.; Track: TM Fraise mowing and its uses, effects on field performance, and strategies for improving bermudagrass recovery.
Pesticide Formulations and Mixing Room: 202AB Speakers: Chrissie Segars, Ph. D.; Dale Sanson, Ph. D.; Track: PC There are over 30 different pesticide formulation types worldwide. The top five formulation types used in the turf industry will be reviewed.
Improving Synthetic Turf Through Research: Key Findings from 15 Years of Research Room: 202CD Speakers: Kyley Dickson, Ph. D.; Taylor Williams; Track: SYN The University of Tennessee has evaluated various types of synthetic turf, infill, and shock pads to determine uniformity and player performance.
The Sports Field Manager: Gratitude or Despair? Room: 203AB Speaker: Keith Winter; Track: PD / CD This presentation will include a look at the Seven Realms of Human Emotion and how they impact our personal and professional life.
Generational Intelligence: Leadership for a Multigenerational Workforce Room: 204AB Speakers: Holly Kasperbauer; Nick McKenna, CSFM; Track: PD / CD Essential insights to help you unlock the full potential of your workforce.
5:30 – 6:30 p. m.
First Time / Mentorship / CSFM / International Attendee Reception Convention Center Ballroom Foyer
7 – 9 p. m.
Welcome Reception Ashton Depot
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